There are lots of problems with this, not least travel costs and potentially a lack of interest from broadcasters because of the time difference. Be interesting to see if it is progressed as a viable option.

Of more interest I think is the news from South Africa that the culled Super teams – likely to be the Cheetahs and the Kings – could be added to make a Pro14 competition.

This would make more sense all round and whilst travel costs remain an issue the time difference is not. If a broadcaster can be persuaded to stump up additional cash this could be a goer.

The possibility of a SA team then qualifying for the Champions Cup is intriguing.